2-Ethylhexyl dihydrogen phosphate
Agent Name
2-Ethylhexyl dihydrogen phosphate
CAS Number
1070-03-7
Formula
C8-H19-O4-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(2-Ethylhexyl)orthophosphate; 1-Hexanol, 2-ethyl-, phosphate (6CI); 2-Ethylhexyl acid phosphate; 2-Ethylhexyl phosphate; Ethylhexyl acid phosphate; Mono(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate; Mono(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate; Phosphoric acid, mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organophosphates, Other
Sources/Uses
Used as surface-active agent (hydrotrope, penetrant, and wetting agent); [HSDB] Used as a disinfectant, fungicide, and microbicide in carpet backings, vinyl and polymer products, carpet/floor cleaners, paint, and textiles; [Reference #1]
Comments
Causes somnolence and acute pulmonary edema in lethal-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Low in acute toxicity; Mild eye irritant; LOAEL for females is 375 mg/kg/day in subchronic testing based on weight loss; Developmental toxicity LOAEL is 250 mg/kg/day based on increased skeletal and visceral abnormalities; Incomplete database for mutagenicity; Not neurotoxic; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: